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Ed Markey: Considering what we know about what caused this disaster, BP should stand for 'bigger penalties'.

On the recordOctober 12, 2011
Considering what we know about what caused this disaster, BP should stand for 'bigger penalties'.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey argues for increased penalties for BP due to the oil spill.

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